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How can a college parent maintain key legal rights?

Your 18-year-old has headed off to college. Despite what you may feel, she will now be considered an adult in the eyes of the law and the university. Your legal rights to make decisions on behalf of your child change entirely the moment she turns 18 . . . more

By Patricia C. Marcin | 10/12/18

Tracy Allred Pulice, left, Roxanne Rose and Donna La Scala, of the East Meadow PTA Council, with the help of Maryann Riggs, wrote a resolution that was adopted by the New York State PTA last month.

Advocating for child safety

Several years ago, Donna La Scala faced every parent’s worst nightmare. Her daughter, Alexandra, then 18 and a recent graduate of W.T. Clarke High School, was hospitalized with a severe allergic reaction while away at college. more

By David Weingrad | 12/17/14

Ashley Allred, a senior at East Meadow High School, with her mother and East Meadow PTA Council President Tracy Allred Pulice, Donna La Scala and Maria Smith at the 117th Annual New York State PTA Convention in Saratoga Springs.

PTA Council continues to advocate

Representatives from the East Meadow School District’s PTA Council attended the 117th Annual New York State PTA Convention in Saratoga Springs in November. The conference, attended by hundreds of PTA representatives throughout the state, comprises educational workshops as well as sessions that allow participants to enact change through written resolutions. If adopted by the state PTA, the resolution will make its way up to lawmakers, who can use its basis to introduce legislation or amend current laws. more

By David Weingrad | 1/2/14

Weigh more, pay more — it's only fair

Good for CVS! The mega drugstore chain, with retail outlets on every corner, is requiring employees to disclose their weight to the company’s insurance carrier or pay a $600-a-year penalty. more

4/4/13

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